人教版（2019） 选择性必修第一册 Unit 1 People of Achievement 单元基础练习题（word版含答案，无听力题）
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Unit 1 单元测评卷
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
(2022·山东聊城高一期末)
Library Activities for Children
Salem Public Library offers a lot of fun and educational activities for children and adults all year round.Sign up for email notifications and never miss an event.
Creative Kids:After-school Arts Activity
4:30-5:30 p.m.|3rd Thursday of the month| Story Rooms A & B
School-age kids from 2nd to 5th grades are invited to an after-school activity in arts the third Thursday of each month October through March.Sign up online or at the Children’s Ask Here Desk.
Read to a Pet
1:00-2:30 p.m.|2nd and last Saturday of the month| 3rd Floor Children’s Area
This program is a relaxing way for young readers to improve their reading skills.Visiting dogs and cats have been trained by Paws for Love and are nice and friendly.This is a drop-in program,and sign-ups are not necessary.
Monthly Lego Party
2:00-3:00 p.m.|3rd Saturday of the month| Story Rooms Floor 3
Kids with their grown-ups are invited for an hour of Lego play.Legos are provided.Bring your imagination!This creative activity is for ages 4 and up.
Discovery Room
The Discovery Room gives chances for children to think creatively,use their imagination,and learn while playing.The theme of the Discovery Room changes four times a year.Discovery Room hours often change,too.Please call before you come to find out when it will be open.
1.Which activity will children enjoy if they like dogs and cats
A.Discovery Room.
B.Read to a Pet.
C.Monthly Lego Party.
D.Creative Kids:After-school Arts Activity.
2.What can be learned about the Lego Party
A.It needs sign-ups.
B.It lasts for one hour.
C.It is a weekly program.
D.It is for kids aged 2-4.
3.How is the Discovery Room different from the other activities
A.Its theme changes.
B.It is held four times a year.
C.It takes place on weekdays.
D.Its goal is to encourage children’s creativity.
B
(2022·山东菏泽高一期末)
Angela and Darren have two children.Their son,Kyle,is twenty years old and the daughter Rita,who is only six.
One Friday afternoon,Kyle’s parents both had to work late.They asked him to pick Rita up at school in the afternoon.Kyle said yes.
Around 3:00 in the afternoon,Kyle got a call from his best friend,Peter.He asked him to go to Jessica’s mother’s country house.And they would leave in fifteen minutes.
The house was wonderful.Kyle and his friends always talked about going there.Kyle looked at his watch and thought about how much fun he could have with his friends in the country house.He knew the teacher at Rita’s school would call his grandmother if he did not pick her up.He hesitated for a moment,wanting to go with his friends.
But he knew he couldn’t let his parents and sister down.He didn’t give way to the temptation at last.He said thank-you to his friend for the invitation,but he had made a promise that he really must keep.Realizing he didn’t have much time left,Kyle rushed to his sister’s school.
He was five minutes late,and when he got there,he saw that Rita was very scared and was about to cry.She was the last student at the school,and the teacher was waiting with her.When she saw her big brother rushing to the gate of the school,Rita smiled.She ran to him and gave him a big hug.Kyle realized that he had done the right thing.He must always keep his word and be worthy of trust because his decisions influenced other people’s lives.
4.Why did Kyle have to pick up his sister on Friday afternoon
A.His sister was too young.
B.His parents had to work late.
C.His friends asked him to do so.
D.His parents had to look after his grandmother.
5.What did Kyle do when facing his friend’s invitation
A.He refused it politely finally.
B.He had no hesitation to accept it.
C.He let his parents and sister down.
D.He made another promise to go out with his friend.
6.How did Kyle feel when his sister gave him a big hug
A.Anxious. B.Embarrassed.
C.Worthy. D.Pitiful.
7.What is the main idea of the text
A.It’s never too late to mend.
B.Always prepare for a rainy day.
C.Never give up what you believe.
D.Be true in word and firm in deed.
C
You’ve heard that plastic is polluting the oceans — between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year.But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does.He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage,forcing viewers to re-examine their relationship to single-use plastic products.
At the beginning of the year,the artist built a piece called “Strawpocalypse,” a pair of 10-foot-tall plastic waves,frozen mid-crash.Made of 168,000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups,the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam.
Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled.Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source(来源) of plastic pollution,but they’ve recently come under fire because most people don’t need them to drink with and,because of their small size and weight,they cannot be recycled.Every straw that’s part of Von Wong’s artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes.Once the drink is gone,the straw will take centuries to disappear.
In a piece from 2018,Von Wong wanted to illustrate(说明) a specific statistic:Every 60 seconds,a truckload’s worth of plastic enters the ocean.For this work,titled “Truckload of Plastic,” Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10,000 pieces of plastic,which were then tied together to look like they’d been dumped(倾倒) from a truck all at once.
Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.
8.What are Von Wong’s artworks intended for
A.Beautifying the city he lives in.
B.Introducing eco-friendly products.
C.Drawing public attention to plastic waste.
D.Reducing garbage on the beach.
9.Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3
A.To show the difficulty of their recycling.
B.To explain why they are useful.
C.To voice his views on modern art.
D.To find a substitute for them.
10.What effect would “Truckload of Plastic” have on viewers
A.Calming. B.Disturbing.
C.Refreshing. D.Challenging.
11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A.Artists’ Opinions on Plastic Safety
B.Media Interest in Contemporary Art
C.Responsibility Demanded of Big Companies
D.Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures
D
(2022·山东临沂高一期末)
In June 2020,a minute-long video where a young ballet student dancing in the rain began popular on the Internet.
The popularity of the video has attracted people’s attention on the unlikely story of a ballet school in a poor small town of Lagos,Nigeria:the Leap of Dance School.Set up in 2017,the school has changed the lives of its students,providing them a place to dance and to dream.And in the last few months,it has inspired influential people in ballet to lend a hand.Seemingly overnight,a world of chances has opened up.The students have received invitations to attend famous schools and companies overseas,and the school has received lots of donations,which helps them build a proper space and a real dance floor.
For now,the Leap of Dance School is housed at the home of its founder,Daniel Owoseni Ajala.Every day after school,Mr Ajala’s 12 students walk to his apartment,where he pushes aside his furniture(家具)to leave a space to dance.
When Mr Ajala,29,set up Leap of Dance three years ago,he had only a dream:to open a ballet school for students who were serious about learning the art form and possibly being a professional dancer one day.
As a child,Mr Ajala became crazy about ballet after watching Save the Last Dance.The 2001 movie tells about a young ballet dancer who overcomes all kinds of difficulties and finally achieves her dream.
Mr Ajala taught himself by watching lessons and professional companies on YouTube;he also signed up for a few crash courses in ballet which take a very short period at a local dance centre.And so the Leap of Dance school was born.
12.What do we know about the Leap of Dance School
A.It was established in 2020.
B.It has a great influence on its students.
C.It was set up by influential people in ballet.
D.It had real dance floors when it was established.
13.Why did Mr Ajala open a ballet school
A.To draw people’ s attention.
B.To make money for his dream.
C.To make movies about dancing.
D.To help students who love ballet.
14.Why was the movie Save the Last Dance was mentioned
A.To share a precious memory.
B.To stress the popularity of the movie.
C.To show Mr Ajala liked watching movies.
D.To explain why Mr Ajala fell in love with ballet.
15.What does the underlined word “crash” mean in the last paragraph
A.Breaking. B.Responsible.
C.Speeded-up. D.Competitive.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
(2022·河南南阳高一期末)
Depression(抑郁) in children and teens is on the rise.It can lead to academic failure,decreased immunity,and even suicide(自杀). 16 Here are seven things Sam would tell all of the children and teens suffering from depression:
You are not alone.There are many more people than you can imagine who have been down the same road and are now living healthy and happy lives.
Being strong isn’t determined by being able to help yourself, 17
The path to recovery is not always smooth or direct and will take time.
Your feelings are real;don’t let anyone tell you they aren’t. 18
This is your recovery(康复) and you only have to share what you feel comfortable sharing with those around you.Your friends are there to listen,but it isn’t their job to provide treatment.
19 Your parents won’t have all the answers or even know what to say right away—give them time.
It’s important to realize that some days will be better than others.
Sam’s path through depression into a healthy,emotionally secure adult took determination and support. 20 Hoping they can be able to find the right place to heal at the right time.
A.Well,how to find a path to wellness
B.And others need to shut up and listen to you.
C.so you should not give up hope of seeking help again.
D.These invaluable lessons are of great use for those suffering.
E.but in being able to ask for help from people you feel you can trust.
F.Give your family time to process the news about what you’re going through.
G.Even if you can’t see what’s hurting you,it doesn’t mean that something isn’t wrong.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
(2021·山东青岛高一期末)
A photograph of a 14-year-old from Louisville,Kentucky,giving away his shoes to a homeless man has spread quickly.This has been 21 thousands of people on social media.
The act of kindness 22 thousands of reactions and 23 on Meta in less than a week.It took place when the teen,Ron Ron,went out to do 24 work with fellow members of PurpMe,a local nonprofit(非营利) group 25 on “teaching our community how to uplift one another”,according to its website.
“We went out with food to 26 love in our neighborhood.When we saw a homeless man without shoes,Ron Ron took his shoes off and gave them away.Then we 27 with the homeless man,and he explained that he had gone through a lot of 28 and hurt,”PurpMe founder Jason Reynolds said.
“Like the homeless man,the 14-year-old was no 29 to struggle,” Reynolds added.“Ron Ron grew up in an area where people often get shot.At one point,he often 30 ,being rude.Three years ago,I 31 him and served as his guide.With that effort,Ron Ron experienced a 32 of heart.Now,he’s the one 33 other kids.It’s amazing.He’s just so 34 to make a change in the world and 35 other people.”
21.A.moving B.frightening
C.disappointing D.surprising
22.A.made B.acquired
C.answered D.requested
23.A.shares B.challenges
C.impressions D.opportunities
24.A.special B.hard
C.formal D.volunteer
25.A.focused B.based
C.reflected D.depended
26.A.spread B.find
C.get D.recognize
27.A.ate B.played
C.talked D.lived
28.A.beauty B.wonder
C.loss D.freedom
29.A.longer B.stranger
C.master D.power
30.A.cried B.quit
C.learned D.fought
31.A.responded B.picked up
C.attracted D.reached out to
32.A.change B.solution
C.pressure D.beat
33.A.punishing B.guiding
C.preventing D.praising
34.A.anxious B.serious
C.curious D.passionate
35.A.follow B.attack
C.inspire D.warn
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
(2021·广东深圳高一期末)
The students are running around the playground for their PE course credits.But a school in Iowa is allowing its students 36. (earn) their PE credits by volunteering in the community.
Traditionally,high school students can finish their PE course by doing sports or other after-school 37. (activity) in the community.The students at this school,however,38. (encourage) to meet their PE requirements by doing yard work for the elderly and the disabled.One learning centre in the area is specifically designed for the students 39. are interested in visiting the local retirement community.
Tim Hitzler 40. (start) the yard work program a few years ago,and since then,he has been managing the volunteers — and he says it has had a big influence 41. the teens.
“At the beginning,the teens aren’t 42. (typical) too excited to do the voluntary work in the community,43. once they start doing the yard work,they become thrilled,”he added.“They feel that they are making 44. great difference to the community.Moreover,they really enjoy 45. (help) the senior citizens and the disabled in it.”
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
(2022·浙江宁波高一期末)
假如你是李华,校英文报的记者。你校上周日晩上为来自美国的20个交换生举行了欢迎仪式(welcoming ceremony)。请给校英文报写一则报道,内容包括:
1.时间、地点;
2.内容:校长致辞、学生展示书法绘画才艺、歌舞晩会;
3.活动意义。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
An Impressive Welcoming Ceremony
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
by Li Hua,School English Newspaper
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
(2022·江苏连云港高一期末)
Middle school is a tough time for almost everyone.Most kids are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be.It takes me some time to realize that I wanted to be kind more than I wanted to be popular.
I was talking to some friends while standing in line in the cafeteria at my middle school.As I started to share a funny story,my friend Elizabeth interrupted me.“Coco!Coco!” She called out.All my friends laughed.This was so strange,I thought.
Over the next week,every time I opened my mouth around Elizabeth,she interrupted me with that same word.Elizabeth was one of the girls that everyone wanted to be friends with.She always had the nicest clothes and told the funniest jokes.I felt lucky to be friends with her.I didn’t want to be left out,so I started using the word too.Elizabeth thought it was funny when I interrupted someone else’s story with our new code word.And since I wanted her to like me,I did it even more,even though I wasn’t sure what it meant.
One day after school,Sara,a classmate since primary school,stopped by my desk and asked,“Julia,do you know why Elizabeth started saying ‘Coco’ all the time ”
I shook my head.
Sara sighed.“It means she thinks you’re being annoying.A few days ago,she told us that you were bothering her when you told stories.She wanted a code word without you knowing she was talking about you.I know it’s really mean,and the rest of us shouldn’t have gone along with it.I’m really sorry.”
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
My eyes were filled with tears. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“You’re right,Sara,” I said. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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参考答案
第一部分 阅读
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个儿童图书馆活动情况。
1.B 细节理解题。根据Read to a Pet部分中“Visiting dogs and cats have been trained by Paws for Love and are nice and friendly.”可知,如果孩子们喜欢狗和猫,他们会喜欢给宠物读书这个活动。
2.B 细节理解题。根据Monthly Lego Party部分中“2:00-3:00 p.m.”可知,乐高派对持续一个小时。
3.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The theme of the Discovery Room changes four times a year.”可知,探索室与其他活动的不同在于主题的变化。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。本文叙述了凯尔遵守对父母的承诺,抵抗住了朋友的邀请的诱惑,去学校接妹妹的故事,阐述了言行一致的道理。
4.B 细节理解题.根据第二段“One Friday afternoon,Kyle’s parents both had to work late.They asked him to pick Rita up at school in the afternoon.”可知,凯尔的父母周五下午都要工作到很晚,只能让凯尔去学校接丽塔。
5.A 细节理解题.根据第五段“But he knew he couldn’t let his parents and sister down.He didn’t give way to the temptation at last.”可知,尽管凯尔非常想去和朋友玩,但是他不想让父母失望,最终拒绝了朋友的邀请。
6.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Kyle realized that he had done the right thing.He must always keep his word and be worthy of trust because his decisions influenced other people’s lives.”可知,当妹妹给他一个大大的拥抱时,他感觉他的做法是值得的。
7.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文叙述了凯尔遵守父母的诺言,抵抗住了朋友的邀请,去学校接妹妹的故事,阐述了言行一致的重要性。因此“Be true in word and firm in deed.”是文章主题。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家本杰明用塑料垃圾创作了雕塑作品从而引起人们对塑料垃圾的注意和警惕。
8.C 推理判断题。第一段中提出塑料会污染海洋,但是塑料吸管或者塑料杯是否也有影响呢 艺术家本杰明用塑料废物做成了艺术作品,引起公众对塑料垃圾的注意。故选C项。
9.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知,塑料吸管不是塑料污染的最大来源,但是由于体积和重量的缘故,它们是不能回收的。故选A项。
10.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Every 60 seconds...which were then tied together to look like they’d been dumped from a truck all at once.”可知,这么多塑料垃圾倒入海洋,数量之庞大,令人不安。故选B项。
11.D 标题归纳题。文章开头就提出了塑料污染问题,然后着重讲述了艺术家本杰明利用塑料垃圾做成雕塑来引起人们对塑料废物的注意。故选D项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是Daniel Owoseni Ajala创办the Leap of Dance School的故事。
12.B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Set up in 2017,the school has changed the lives of its students,providing them a place to dance and to dream.”可知,the Leap of Dance School对学生有很大的影响。
13.D 细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知,Ajala先生要开办一所芭蕾舞学校的目的是帮助热爱芭蕾的学生。
14.D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As a child,Mr Ajala became crazy about ballet after watching Save the Last Dance.”可知,提到电影《拯救最后的舞蹈》是来解释为什么Ajala先生会爱上芭蕾。
15.C 词义猜测题。根据最后一段的“courses in ballet which take a very short period”可知,他报名的是速成课程,画线词crash意为“速成的”,即Speeded-up。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。儿童和青少年的抑郁症患病率正在上升,为了帮助患者恢复健康,文章介绍了山姆告诉所有患有抑郁症的儿童和青少年的七件事。
16.A 根据下文“Here are seven things Sam would tell all of the children and teens suffering from depression”可知,此处是讲如何能从抑郁症中恢复,所以选项A“那么,如何找到一条通往健康的道路呢 ”可承接上文。
17.E 根据上文“Being strong isn’t determined by being able to help yourself”可知,选项E“而是能够向你认为可以信任的人寻求帮助。”句式相似,且和前文构成转折关系。
18.G 根据上文“Your feelings are real;don’t let anyone tell you they aren’t.”可知,此处是指要关注自己的感受,即使不知道问题在哪里,也要相信自己的感受是真实的,G项“即使你看不到什么在伤害你,也并不意味着没有问题。”切合文意。
19.F 根据下文“Your parents won’t have all the answers or even know what to say right away—give them time.”可知,此处是指给自己的家人时间消化和接受自己正在经历抑郁症的事情,所以选项F“给你的家人时间来处理你正在经历的事情。”可承接上文。
20.D 根据下文“Hoping they can be able to find the right place to heal at the right time.”可知,此处是指上文介绍的这些方法非常有用,希望使用者能够得以康复,选项D“这些宝贵的教训对那些遭受痛苦的人非常有用。”切合文意。
第二部分 语言运用
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。一张14岁男孩把自己的鞋子送给一个无家可归的人的照片迅速传播于社交媒体,这个少年是一个非营利组织PurpMe的志愿者,他热衷于传播爱心,可未曾想在此之前他自己一度几乎成了一个问题少年。
21.A 根据下文“The act of kindness thousands of reactions and on Meta in less than a week.”可知,他的善举使数千人感动(moving)。
22.B 根据下文的“thousands of reactions”可知,他的善举在社交媒体上得到了(acquired)数千人的回应。
23.A 根据“thousands of reactions”和“on Meta”可知,事件在Meta上得到了回应和分享(shares)。
24.D 根据下文“with fellow members of PurpMe,a local nonprofit group...”可知,他和他的小伙伴去做志愿者(volunteer)工作。
25.A 根据对PurpMe组织的介绍可知,它是一个当地的非营利组织,专注于(focused)“教会我们的社区如何互相鼓励”。
26.A 根据上文“It took place when the teen,Ron Ron,went out to do work with fellow members of PurpMe,a local nonprofit group”可知,他们从事的是一个志愿者活动,是为了将爱传播出去(spread)。
27.C 根据“and he explained that he had gone through a lot of and hurt”可知,他们和流浪汉交谈(talked),得知了他的遭遇。
28.C 根据“... and hurt”,并结合选项可知,设空处名词应与“hurt”表达一致,故选C项。
29.B 根据“Like the homeless man”可知,这个14岁的孩子也经历过失去和伤害,因此他对于困境中挣扎并不陌生(stranger)。
30.D 根据上文“Ron Ron grew up in an area where people often get shot”可知,他成长的地方环境恶劣,经常有人被枪击,因此他受到了动乱的环境影响而经常打斗(fought)。
31.D 根据下文“With that effort,Ron Ron experienced a of heart.”可知,三年前Reynolds接触了(reached out to) Ron,并帮助他回心转意。
32.A 根据上文“At one point,he often ,being rude.”可知,Ron起初沾染了恶习,在Reynolds的指导下体验到了内心的转变(change),即回心转意。
33.B 根据上文“Three years ago,I him and served as his guide.”可知,在Reynolds的指导下Ron回心转意,现在他转而指导(guiding)别的孩子。
34.D 根据上文“A photograph of a 14-year-old from Louisville,Kentucky,giving away his shoes to a homeless man has spread quickly.”和他参加志愿者的经历可知,他正在用善举改变世界和激励别人,并且热衷(passionate)于此。
35.C 他的善举受到了社交媒体的广泛关注,因此激励了(inspire)人们。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。艾奥瓦州的一所学校鼓励学生通过为老人和残疾人做院子里的活来换取体育学分。通过劳动,他们既帮助了老年人和残疾人,又给社区带来了巨大的变化,这给青少年本身也带来了很大影响。
36.to earn 考查非谓语动词。本句使用短语allow sb.to do sth.,意为“允许某人做某事”,故填to earn。
37.activities 考查名词。所填的词与其前的sports并列,因此应填名词,根据other可知,应用复数形式。
38.are encouraged/ are being encouraged 考查被动语态。分析句子成分可知,设空处作谓语,所给词与主语之间为被动关系。根据语境可知,此处表示现在或强调正在进行的动作,可用一般现在时或现在进行时的被动语态。
39.who/that 考查定语从句。所填的词引导定语从句,修饰先行词the students,关系词在从句中作主语,故填who/that。
40.started 考查动词时态。分析句子成分可知,设空处作谓语,根据其后的时间状语a few years ago可知,应用一般过去时,故填started。
41.on 考查介词。have an influence on sb.意为“对……有影响”,是固定搭配。
42.typically 考查副词。分析句子成分可知,设空处作状语,应用副词,故填typically。
43.but 考查连词。根据上下文语境可知,become thrilled(变得兴奋) 与上文的aren’t too excited(通常不太活跃) 有转折关系,故填but。
44.a 考查冠词。make a difference意为“有影响”,是固定搭配。
45.helping 考查非谓语动词。enjoy后接动词作宾语时要用动词-ing形式,故填helping。
第三部分 写作
第一节
An Impressive Welcoming Ceremony
Last Sunday evening,our school held a welcoming ceremony in the music hall to extend our warm welcome to the 20 exchange students from the US.It started with a welcoming speech delivered by our principal.Then came the show time when students displayed their talents in painting and calligraphy.The most exciting part was the evening party,at which all the students had great fun singing and dancing.
Everyone present was greatly impressed by the ceremony.Not only did it bring warmth and happiness to the exchange students,but it also strengthened our friendship.
by Li Hua,School English Newspaper
第二节
My eyes were filled with tears.I couldn’t believe it.The girl who I was breaking my back to be friends with treated me as a fool.I remembered how many times I’d used the word myself just to fit in,and it made me feel even worse.Sara said,“Elizabeth does things like that to a lot of people.You didn’t deserve to be treated that way,and nobody else does either.”
“You’re right,Sara,” I said.I thought of all the times when Elizabeth had made fun of someone else.It only bothered me when she turned her sights on me.I should have stood up to her a long time ago.I stopped hanging out with Elizabeth since then.The word Coco will always serve as a reminder that I need to stay true to myself and never compromise my values to be friends with someone.
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
(2022·山东聊城高一期末)
Library Activities for Children
Salem Public Library offers a lot of fun and educational activities for children and adults all year round.Sign up for email notifications and never miss an event.
Creative Kids:After-school Arts Activity
4:30-5:30 p.m.|3rd Thursday of the month| Story Rooms A & B
School-age kids from 2nd to 5th grades are invited to an after-school activity in arts the third Thursday of each month October through March.Sign up online or at the Children’s Ask Here Desk.
Read to a Pet
1:00-2:30 p.m.|2nd and last Saturday of the month| 3rd Floor Children’s Area
This program is a relaxing way for young readers to improve their reading skills.Visiting dogs and cats have been trained by Paws for Love and are nice and friendly.This is a drop-in program,and sign-ups are not necessary.
Monthly Lego Party
2:00-3:00 p.m.|3rd Saturday of the month| Story Rooms Floor 3
Kids with their grown-ups are invited for an hour of Lego play.Legos are provided.Bring your imagination!This creative activity is for ages 4 and up.
Discovery Room
The Discovery Room gives chances for children to think creatively,use their imagination,and learn while playing.The theme of the Discovery Room changes four times a year.Discovery Room hours often change,too.Please call before you come to find out when it will be open.
1.Which activity will children enjoy if they like dogs and cats
A.Discovery Room.
B.Read to a Pet.
C.Monthly Lego Party.
D.Creative Kids:After-school Arts Activity.
2.What can be learned about the Lego Party
A.It needs sign-ups.
B.It lasts for one hour.
C.It is a weekly program.
D.It is for kids aged 2-4.
3.How is the Discovery Room different from the other activities
A.Its theme changes.
B.It is held four times a year.
C.It takes place on weekdays.
D.Its goal is to encourage children’s creativity.
B
(2022·山东菏泽高一期末)
Angela and Darren have two children.Their son,Kyle,is twenty years old and the daughter Rita,who is only six.
One Friday afternoon,Kyle’s parents both had to work late.They asked him to pick Rita up at school in the afternoon.Kyle said yes.
Around 3:00 in the afternoon,Kyle got a call from his best friend,Peter.He asked him to go to Jessica’s mother’s country house.And they would leave in fifteen minutes.
The house was wonderful.Kyle and his friends always talked about going there.Kyle looked at his watch and thought about how much fun he could have with his friends in the country house.He knew the teacher at Rita’s school would call his grandmother if he did not pick her up.He hesitated for a moment,wanting to go with his friends.
But he knew he couldn’t let his parents and sister down.He didn’t give way to the temptation at last.He said thank-you to his friend for the invitation,but he had made a promise that he really must keep.Realizing he didn’t have much time left,Kyle rushed to his sister’s school.
He was five minutes late,and when he got there,he saw that Rita was very scared and was about to cry.She was the last student at the school,and the teacher was waiting with her.When she saw her big brother rushing to the gate of the school,Rita smiled.She ran to him and gave him a big hug.Kyle realized that he had done the right thing.He must always keep his word and be worthy of trust because his decisions influenced other people’s lives.
4.Why did Kyle have to pick up his sister on Friday afternoon
A.His sister was too young.
B.His parents had to work late.
C.His friends asked him to do so.
D.His parents had to look after his grandmother.
5.What did Kyle do when facing his friend’s invitation
A.He refused it politely finally.
B.He had no hesitation to accept it.
C.He let his parents and sister down.
D.He made another promise to go out with his friend.
6.How did Kyle feel when his sister gave him a big hug
A.Anxious. B.Embarrassed.
C.Worthy. D.Pitiful.
7.What is the main idea of the text
A.It’s never too late to mend.
B.Always prepare for a rainy day.
C.Never give up what you believe.
D.Be true in word and firm in deed.
C
You’ve heard that plastic is polluting the oceans — between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year.But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does.He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage,forcing viewers to re-examine their relationship to single-use plastic products.
At the beginning of the year,the artist built a piece called “Strawpocalypse,” a pair of 10-foot-tall plastic waves,frozen mid-crash.Made of 168,000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups,the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam.
Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled.Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source(来源) of plastic pollution,but they’ve recently come under fire because most people don’t need them to drink with and,because of their small size and weight,they cannot be recycled.Every straw that’s part of Von Wong’s artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes.Once the drink is gone,the straw will take centuries to disappear.
In a piece from 2018,Von Wong wanted to illustrate(说明) a specific statistic:Every 60 seconds,a truckload’s worth of plastic enters the ocean.For this work,titled “Truckload of Plastic,” Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10,000 pieces of plastic,which were then tied together to look like they’d been dumped(倾倒) from a truck all at once.
Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.
8.What are Von Wong’s artworks intended for
A.Beautifying the city he lives in.
B.Introducing eco-friendly products.
C.Drawing public attention to plastic waste.
D.Reducing garbage on the beach.
9.Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3
A.To show the difficulty of their recycling.
B.To explain why they are useful.
C.To voice his views on modern art.
D.To find a substitute for them.
10.What effect would “Truckload of Plastic” have on viewers
A.Calming. B.Disturbing.
C.Refreshing. D.Challenging.
11.Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A.Artists’ Opinions on Plastic Safety
B.Media Interest in Contemporary Art
C.Responsibility Demanded of Big Companies
D.Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures
D
(2022·山东临沂高一期末)
In June 2020,a minute-long video where a young ballet student dancing in the rain began popular on the Internet.
The popularity of the video has attracted people’s attention on the unlikely story of a ballet school in a poor small town of Lagos,Nigeria:the Leap of Dance School.Set up in 2017,the school has changed the lives of its students,providing them a place to dance and to dream.And in the last few months,it has inspired influential people in ballet to lend a hand.Seemingly overnight,a world of chances has opened up.The students have received invitations to attend famous schools and companies overseas,and the school has received lots of donations,which helps them build a proper space and a real dance floor.
For now,the Leap of Dance School is housed at the home of its founder,Daniel Owoseni Ajala.Every day after school,Mr Ajala’s 12 students walk to his apartment,where he pushes aside his furniture(家具)to leave a space to dance.
When Mr Ajala,29,set up Leap of Dance three years ago,he had only a dream:to open a ballet school for students who were serious about learning the art form and possibly being a professional dancer one day.
As a child,Mr Ajala became crazy about ballet after watching Save the Last Dance.The 2001 movie tells about a young ballet dancer who overcomes all kinds of difficulties and finally achieves her dream.
Mr Ajala taught himself by watching lessons and professional companies on YouTube;he also signed up for a few crash courses in ballet which take a very short period at a local dance centre.And so the Leap of Dance school was born.
12.What do we know about the Leap of Dance School
A.It was established in 2020.
B.It has a great influence on its students.
C.It was set up by influential people in ballet.
D.It had real dance floors when it was established.
13.Why did Mr Ajala open a ballet school
A.To draw people’ s attention.
B.To make money for his dream.
C.To make movies about dancing.
D.To help students who love ballet.
14.Why was the movie Save the Last Dance was mentioned
A.To share a precious memory.
B.To stress the popularity of the movie.
C.To show Mr Ajala liked watching movies.
D.To explain why Mr Ajala fell in love with ballet.
15.What does the underlined word “crash” mean in the last paragraph
A.Breaking. B.Responsible.
C.Speeded-up. D.Competitive.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
(2022·河南南阳高一期末)
Depression(抑郁) in children and teens is on the rise.It can lead to academic failure,decreased immunity,and even suicide(自杀). 16 Here are seven things Sam would tell all of the children and teens suffering from depression:
You are not alone.There are many more people than you can imagine who have been down the same road and are now living healthy and happy lives.
Being strong isn’t determined by being able to help yourself, 17
The path to recovery is not always smooth or direct and will take time.
Your feelings are real;don’t let anyone tell you they aren’t. 18
This is your recovery(康复) and you only have to share what you feel comfortable sharing with those around you.Your friends are there to listen,but it isn’t their job to provide treatment.
19 Your parents won’t have all the answers or even know what to say right away—give them time.
It’s important to realize that some days will be better than others.
Sam’s path through depression into a healthy,emotionally secure adult took determination and support. 20 Hoping they can be able to find the right place to heal at the right time.
A.Well,how to find a path to wellness
B.And others need to shut up and listen to you.
C.so you should not give up hope of seeking help again.
D.These invaluable lessons are of great use for those suffering.
E.but in being able to ask for help from people you feel you can trust.
F.Give your family time to process the news about what you’re going through.
G.Even if you can’t see what’s hurting you,it doesn’t mean that something isn’t wrong.
第二部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
(2021·山东青岛高一期末)
A photograph of a 14-year-old from Louisville,Kentucky,giving away his shoes to a homeless man has spread quickly.This has been 21 thousands of people on social media.
The act of kindness 22 thousands of reactions and 23 on Meta in less than a week.It took place when the teen,Ron Ron,went out to do 24 work with fellow members of PurpMe,a local nonprofit(非营利) group 25 on “teaching our community how to uplift one another”,according to its website.
“We went out with food to 26 love in our neighborhood.When we saw a homeless man without shoes,Ron Ron took his shoes off and gave them away.Then we 27 with the homeless man,and he explained that he had gone through a lot of 28 and hurt,”PurpMe founder Jason Reynolds said.
“Like the homeless man,the 14-year-old was no 29 to struggle,” Reynolds added.“Ron Ron grew up in an area where people often get shot.At one point,he often 30 ,being rude.Three years ago,I 31 him and served as his guide.With that effort,Ron Ron experienced a 32 of heart.Now,he’s the one 33 other kids.It’s amazing.He’s just so 34 to make a change in the world and 35 other people.”
21.A.moving B.frightening
C.disappointing D.surprising
22.A.made B.acquired
C.answered D.requested
23.A.shares B.challenges
C.impressions D.opportunities
24.A.special B.hard
C.formal D.volunteer
25.A.focused B.based
C.reflected D.depended
26.A.spread B.find
C.get D.recognize
27.A.ate B.played
C.talked D.lived
28.A.beauty B.wonder
C.loss D.freedom
29.A.longer B.stranger
C.master D.power
30.A.cried B.quit
C.learned D.fought
31.A.responded B.picked up
C.attracted D.reached out to
32.A.change B.solution
C.pressure D.beat
33.A.punishing B.guiding
C.preventing D.praising
34.A.anxious B.serious
C.curious D.passionate
35.A.follow B.attack
C.inspire D.warn
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
(2021·广东深圳高一期末)
The students are running around the playground for their PE course credits.But a school in Iowa is allowing its students 36. (earn) their PE credits by volunteering in the community.
Traditionally,high school students can finish their PE course by doing sports or other after-school 37. (activity) in the community.The students at this school,however,38. (encourage) to meet their PE requirements by doing yard work for the elderly and the disabled.One learning centre in the area is specifically designed for the students 39. are interested in visiting the local retirement community.
Tim Hitzler 40. (start) the yard work program a few years ago,and since then,he has been managing the volunteers — and he says it has had a big influence 41. the teens.
“At the beginning,the teens aren’t 42. (typical) too excited to do the voluntary work in the community,43. once they start doing the yard work,they become thrilled,”he added.“They feel that they are making 44. great difference to the community.Moreover,they really enjoy 45. (help) the senior citizens and the disabled in it.”
第三部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
(2022·浙江宁波高一期末)
假如你是李华,校英文报的记者。你校上周日晩上为来自美国的20个交换生举行了欢迎仪式(welcoming ceremony)。请给校英文报写一则报道,内容包括:
1.时间、地点;
2.内容:校长致辞、学生展示书法绘画才艺、歌舞晩会;
3.活动意义。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
An Impressive Welcoming Ceremony
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by Li Hua,School English Newspaper
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
(2022·江苏连云港高一期末)
Middle school is a tough time for almost everyone.Most kids are trying to figure out who they are and who they want to be.It takes me some time to realize that I wanted to be kind more than I wanted to be popular.
I was talking to some friends while standing in line in the cafeteria at my middle school.As I started to share a funny story,my friend Elizabeth interrupted me.“Coco!Coco!” She called out.All my friends laughed.This was so strange,I thought.
Over the next week,every time I opened my mouth around Elizabeth,she interrupted me with that same word.Elizabeth was one of the girls that everyone wanted to be friends with.She always had the nicest clothes and told the funniest jokes.I felt lucky to be friends with her.I didn’t want to be left out,so I started using the word too.Elizabeth thought it was funny when I interrupted someone else’s story with our new code word.And since I wanted her to like me,I did it even more,even though I wasn’t sure what it meant.
One day after school,Sara,a classmate since primary school,stopped by my desk and asked,“Julia,do you know why Elizabeth started saying ‘Coco’ all the time ”
I shook my head.
Sara sighed.“It means she thinks you’re being annoying.A few days ago,she told us that you were bothering her when you told stories.She wanted a code word without you knowing she was talking about you.I know it’s really mean,and the rest of us shouldn’t have gone along with it.I’m really sorry.”
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
My eyes were filled with tears. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“You’re right,Sara,” I said. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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参考答案
第一部分 阅读
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个儿童图书馆活动情况。
1.B 细节理解题。根据Read to a Pet部分中“Visiting dogs and cats have been trained by Paws for Love and are nice and friendly.”可知,如果孩子们喜欢狗和猫,他们会喜欢给宠物读书这个活动。
2.B 细节理解题。根据Monthly Lego Party部分中“2:00-3:00 p.m.”可知,乐高派对持续一个小时。
3.A 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The theme of the Discovery Room changes four times a year.”可知,探索室与其他活动的不同在于主题的变化。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。本文叙述了凯尔遵守对父母的承诺,抵抗住了朋友的邀请的诱惑,去学校接妹妹的故事,阐述了言行一致的道理。
4.B 细节理解题.根据第二段“One Friday afternoon,Kyle’s parents both had to work late.They asked him to pick Rita up at school in the afternoon.”可知,凯尔的父母周五下午都要工作到很晚,只能让凯尔去学校接丽塔。
5.A 细节理解题.根据第五段“But he knew he couldn’t let his parents and sister down.He didn’t give way to the temptation at last.”可知,尽管凯尔非常想去和朋友玩,但是他不想让父母失望,最终拒绝了朋友的邀请。
6.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Kyle realized that he had done the right thing.He must always keep his word and be worthy of trust because his decisions influenced other people’s lives.”可知,当妹妹给他一个大大的拥抱时,他感觉他的做法是值得的。
7.D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文叙述了凯尔遵守父母的诺言,抵抗住了朋友的邀请,去学校接妹妹的故事,阐述了言行一致的重要性。因此“Be true in word and firm in deed.”是文章主题。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了艺术家本杰明用塑料垃圾创作了雕塑作品从而引起人们对塑料垃圾的注意和警惕。
8.C 推理判断题。第一段中提出塑料会污染海洋,但是塑料吸管或者塑料杯是否也有影响呢 艺术家本杰明用塑料废物做成了艺术作品,引起公众对塑料垃圾的注意。故选C项。
9.A 推理判断题。根据第三段第二句可知,塑料吸管不是塑料污染的最大来源,但是由于体积和重量的缘故,它们是不能回收的。故选A项。
10.B 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“Every 60 seconds...which were then tied together to look like they’d been dumped from a truck all at once.”可知,这么多塑料垃圾倒入海洋,数量之庞大,令人不安。故选B项。
11.D 标题归纳题。文章开头就提出了塑料污染问题,然后着重讲述了艺术家本杰明利用塑料垃圾做成雕塑来引起人们对塑料废物的注意。故选D项。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是Daniel Owoseni Ajala创办the Leap of Dance School的故事。
12.B 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Set up in 2017,the school has changed the lives of its students,providing them a place to dance and to dream.”可知,the Leap of Dance School对学生有很大的影响。
13.D 细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知,Ajala先生要开办一所芭蕾舞学校的目的是帮助热爱芭蕾的学生。
14.D 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As a child,Mr Ajala became crazy about ballet after watching Save the Last Dance.”可知,提到电影《拯救最后的舞蹈》是来解释为什么Ajala先生会爱上芭蕾。
15.C 词义猜测题。根据最后一段的“courses in ballet which take a very short period”可知,他报名的是速成课程,画线词crash意为“速成的”,即Speeded-up。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。儿童和青少年的抑郁症患病率正在上升,为了帮助患者恢复健康,文章介绍了山姆告诉所有患有抑郁症的儿童和青少年的七件事。
16.A 根据下文“Here are seven things Sam would tell all of the children and teens suffering from depression”可知,此处是讲如何能从抑郁症中恢复,所以选项A“那么,如何找到一条通往健康的道路呢 ”可承接上文。
17.E 根据上文“Being strong isn’t determined by being able to help yourself”可知,选项E“而是能够向你认为可以信任的人寻求帮助。”句式相似,且和前文构成转折关系。
18.G 根据上文“Your feelings are real;don’t let anyone tell you they aren’t.”可知,此处是指要关注自己的感受,即使不知道问题在哪里,也要相信自己的感受是真实的,G项“即使你看不到什么在伤害你,也并不意味着没有问题。”切合文意。
19.F 根据下文“Your parents won’t have all the answers or even know what to say right away—give them time.”可知,此处是指给自己的家人时间消化和接受自己正在经历抑郁症的事情,所以选项F“给你的家人时间来处理你正在经历的事情。”可承接上文。
20.D 根据下文“Hoping they can be able to find the right place to heal at the right time.”可知,此处是指上文介绍的这些方法非常有用,希望使用者能够得以康复,选项D“这些宝贵的教训对那些遭受痛苦的人非常有用。”切合文意。
第二部分 语言运用
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。一张14岁男孩把自己的鞋子送给一个无家可归的人的照片迅速传播于社交媒体,这个少年是一个非营利组织PurpMe的志愿者,他热衷于传播爱心,可未曾想在此之前他自己一度几乎成了一个问题少年。
21.A 根据下文“The act of kindness thousands of reactions and on Meta in less than a week.”可知,他的善举使数千人感动(moving)。
22.B 根据下文的“thousands of reactions”可知,他的善举在社交媒体上得到了(acquired)数千人的回应。
23.A 根据“thousands of reactions”和“on Meta”可知,事件在Meta上得到了回应和分享(shares)。
24.D 根据下文“with fellow members of PurpMe,a local nonprofit group...”可知,他和他的小伙伴去做志愿者(volunteer)工作。
25.A 根据对PurpMe组织的介绍可知,它是一个当地的非营利组织,专注于(focused)“教会我们的社区如何互相鼓励”。
26.A 根据上文“It took place when the teen,Ron Ron,went out to do work with fellow members of PurpMe,a local nonprofit group”可知,他们从事的是一个志愿者活动,是为了将爱传播出去(spread)。
27.C 根据“and he explained that he had gone through a lot of and hurt”可知,他们和流浪汉交谈(talked),得知了他的遭遇。
28.C 根据“... and hurt”,并结合选项可知,设空处名词应与“hurt”表达一致,故选C项。
29.B 根据“Like the homeless man”可知,这个14岁的孩子也经历过失去和伤害,因此他对于困境中挣扎并不陌生(stranger)。
30.D 根据上文“Ron Ron grew up in an area where people often get shot”可知,他成长的地方环境恶劣,经常有人被枪击,因此他受到了动乱的环境影响而经常打斗(fought)。
31.D 根据下文“With that effort,Ron Ron experienced a of heart.”可知,三年前Reynolds接触了(reached out to) Ron,并帮助他回心转意。
32.A 根据上文“At one point,he often ,being rude.”可知,Ron起初沾染了恶习,在Reynolds的指导下体验到了内心的转变(change),即回心转意。
33.B 根据上文“Three years ago,I him and served as his guide.”可知,在Reynolds的指导下Ron回心转意,现在他转而指导(guiding)别的孩子。
34.D 根据上文“A photograph of a 14-year-old from Louisville,Kentucky,giving away his shoes to a homeless man has spread quickly.”和他参加志愿者的经历可知,他正在用善举改变世界和激励别人,并且热衷(passionate)于此。
35.C 他的善举受到了社交媒体的广泛关注,因此激励了(inspire)人们。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。艾奥瓦州的一所学校鼓励学生通过为老人和残疾人做院子里的活来换取体育学分。通过劳动,他们既帮助了老年人和残疾人,又给社区带来了巨大的变化,这给青少年本身也带来了很大影响。
36.to earn 考查非谓语动词。本句使用短语allow sb.to do sth.,意为“允许某人做某事”,故填to earn。
37.activities 考查名词。所填的词与其前的sports并列,因此应填名词,根据other可知,应用复数形式。
38.are encouraged/ are being encouraged 考查被动语态。分析句子成分可知,设空处作谓语,所给词与主语之间为被动关系。根据语境可知,此处表示现在或强调正在进行的动作,可用一般现在时或现在进行时的被动语态。
39.who/that 考查定语从句。所填的词引导定语从句,修饰先行词the students,关系词在从句中作主语,故填who/that。
40.started 考查动词时态。分析句子成分可知,设空处作谓语,根据其后的时间状语a few years ago可知,应用一般过去时,故填started。
41.on 考查介词。have an influence on sb.意为“对……有影响”,是固定搭配。
42.typically 考查副词。分析句子成分可知,设空处作状语,应用副词,故填typically。
43.but 考查连词。根据上下文语境可知,become thrilled(变得兴奋) 与上文的aren’t too excited(通常不太活跃) 有转折关系,故填but。
44.a 考查冠词。make a difference意为“有影响”,是固定搭配。
45.helping 考查非谓语动词。enjoy后接动词作宾语时要用动词-ing形式,故填helping。
第三部分 写作
第一节
An Impressive Welcoming Ceremony
Last Sunday evening,our school held a welcoming ceremony in the music hall to extend our warm welcome to the 20 exchange students from the US.It started with a welcoming speech delivered by our principal.Then came the show time when students displayed their talents in painting and calligraphy.The most exciting part was the evening party,at which all the students had great fun singing and dancing.
Everyone present was greatly impressed by the ceremony.Not only did it bring warmth and happiness to the exchange students,but it also strengthened our friendship.
by Li Hua,School English Newspaper
第二节
My eyes were filled with tears.I couldn’t believe it.The girl who I was breaking my back to be friends with treated me as a fool.I remembered how many times I’d used the word myself just to fit in,and it made me feel even worse.Sara said,“Elizabeth does things like that to a lot of people.You didn’t deserve to be treated that way,and nobody else does either.”
“You’re right,Sara,” I said.I thought of all the times when Elizabeth had made fun of someone else.It only bothered me when she turned her sights on me.I should have stood up to her a long time ago.I stopped hanging out with Elizabeth since then.The word Coco will always serve as a reminder that I need to stay true to myself and never compromise my values to be friends with someone.